Property modulation of poly(vinyl alcohol)s via controlled incorporation of α-methyl groups using alkenylboron monomers

Polymer Chemistry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hiroshi Suzuki, Tsuyoshi Nishikawa, Makoto Ouchi
DOI: 10.1039/d5py01168j
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Abstract

We synthesized partially α-methylated poly(vinyl alcohol)s (PVAs), which are difficult to obtain using conventional methods, through radical copolymerization of vinyl- and isopropenyl-type boron monomers followed by side-chain oxidation.

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Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Polymer Synthesis and Characterization biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Publication details

Journal / source
Polymer Chemistry
Volume
17
Issue
9
Pages
903–910
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN